are the parking lights supposed to light up???
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are the parking lights supposed to light up???
I have a '62 D100 and I was wondering if the parking lights are supposed to be on when I switch the headlights on. I've tried finding some pics of any sweptlines with their headlights on but I can't find any. I plan on converting all the bulbs to LED and installing resistors but I'd like to make sure what's supposed to be on or off beforehand. Thanks for any help, it's greatly appreciated!
1962 D100
'76 LA 318 (swap)
3 spd Auto
Long Bed
Small Window
'76 LA 318 (swap)
3 spd Auto
Long Bed
Small Window
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Re: are the parking lights supposed to light up???
The parking lights are NOT lit when the headlights are on. to the forums!!
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Re: are the parking lights supposed to light up???
Parking lights didn't stay "On" in the headlight "On" position until 1968 models, at least in passenger cars.
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Re: are the parking lights supposed to light up???
It was 1970 with trucks. It was a Federal requirement, starting in that year for them. Before that, when they were called parking lamps, that is when they came on...on the first pull. It was considered impolite to drive through a parking lot with your headlights on, so they would not shine in oncoming drivers' eyes; so that is how "parking lights" and "driving lights" came about.
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Re: are the parking lights supposed to light up???
If you want them to be on you just need to wire to rear taillight circuit. My 66 has been changed to have them on with headlights.
Re: are the parking lights supposed to light up???
HA!!!
I thought there was something wrong with my system all this time thinking parking lights should come on with head lights!!!!!
I thought there was something wrong with my system all this time thinking parking lights should come on with head lights!!!!!